Associate Design Director

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Associate Design Director
Assembly is an integrated agency providing purpose-built communications to Microsoft bringing strategy, creative, research, social and digital, and influencer marketing together to drive tangible business results and advance Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. Assembly is looking for an Associate Design Director to join its award-winning creative team. Assembly is a great place to grow your talent and hone your craft. You will be challenged to push convention and your own creativity to find the most innovative ways to drive consumer behavior in todays socially-charged, digital environment. At Assembly, we bring Microsoft's mission to life: to empower every person on the planet to achieve more. We don't just communicate featureswe uncover cultural tensions, translate product stories into human experiences, and build earned-first creative work that lives in social feeds and beyond. This is the right role for a creative storyteller with a sharp cultural radar and a deep love for digital and social. If you've ever thought that TikTok trend could've been ours or this idea deserves more than a :15 ad, we want to hear from you. In this role, you'll create groundbreaking, social first campaigns on one of the world's greatest tech brands. This Associate Design Director will make work that is social-first by nature. It will be important to stay current on design trends, identify and implement the coolest, newest creative ideas. It is also important that this Design Director is inclusive in the creative, allowing collaboration and meaningful exchange between design and account teamsall the while helping to execute a shared vision that is top-notch. Please include an online portfolio link in order to be considered. Responsibilities:
Design excellence, every time Manage projects from creative concept to execution; lead the entire process and substantiate strategic direction with design justification Provide leadership to other designers, helping them think through design at the conceptual level; make choices based on brand tone and strategy Articulate innovative ideas and solutions for our clients' interactive needs Keep abreast of current design and cultural trends; maintain awareness of relevant advances in our industry and share with the team as appropriate Understand business objectives and strategies of client assignments Collaborate with Account Service partners to develop and present design solutions to our clients Qualifications:
At least six years of relevant experience, & at least three in an agency setting Strong portfolio representing work that is social-first A BFA in Fine Arts, Advertising or Graphic Design, strong understanding of graphic design, strong layout and composition with a keen eye for typography Experienced in: InDesign, Photoshop, Keynote and Illustrator, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite The Design Director must be passionate, inspirational, organized and highly collaborative Accountable for design excellence of the creative team; carry out the design vision for the agency Actively aware of emerging technology Consistently and effectively manage time, meet deadlines and provide creative solutions; demonstrate strong organizational skills in facilitating workflow for the team Exhibit eagerness to learn and grow professionally, as well as teaching and mentoring others
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Location:
Los Angeles
Job Type:
FullTime

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